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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of advocacy communication in professional and grassroots settings. Students will learn to analyze and construct advocacy campaigns across evolving media formats, including textual, visual, performative, and digital. Students will learn to consciously construct targeted messages for multiple audiences and distribution models. The course will utilize case studies, readings, lectures, roleplay, and authorship to achieve learning objectives. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Recommended: CMJ 1011 Introduction to Mass Communication. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores technical and artistic concepts relating to video production and online media authoring. Students take part in group productions in the field and digital studio environment using a variety of production equipment. The class culminates with an individual student production. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    To communicate environmental and science policy issues, media practitioners integrate communication theory and a variety of media publishing practices to produce informational and persuasive campaigns. Students prepare case studies of environmental communication processes, including advocacy campaigns, informational and public policy reports, and objective and persuasive media reporting. With these case studies as models, workgroups will research and author an environmental communications campaign that includes assessment of scientific data and claims, risk and cost/benefit analyses, and use of media to engage an audience in a public policy process. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Recommended: CMJ 1013 Writing for Media. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This seminar explores contemporary issues in media and communications, with opportunity for advanced study of media theory and analysis of professional publishing practices. Topics may include international media systems, rhetoric of environmental and cultural issues, interactive and multimedia publishing, media law and ethics, and evolving issues in public policy, science and culture. Course may be repeated with a different subtitle focus. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Recommended: CMJ 1011 Introduction to Mass Communications or HIS 2015 Mass Culture in America. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A Media Practicum may include creative and management positions in a variety of on- and off-campus media. Students will work independently and with publishing teams to manage and publish a variety of media. Professional issues and standards will be reviewed within the publication team and with the instructor. Repeatable up to 3 credits. Prerequisite: Any one of the following: CMJ 1011 Introduction to Mass Communications, CMJ 2015 Media Convergence, CMJ 2013 Writing for Media, or permission of the instructor. 1-4 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will compile a professional portfolio that synthesizes communications coursework and supporting materials from interdisciplinary studies, independent work, and professional activities in the Media Practicum or Internship. Additionally, students will research and assess communications trends and issues that may affect their roles as participants and leaders in communications and related professions. Prerequisite: To be taken concurrently with CMJ 4010 Media Practicum or CMJ 4015 Communications Internship, or with permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    During a Communications Internship, a student will enhance skills and develop career options through focused service with a communications professional. Under the direction of a faculty advisor, a student will arrange a period of practical experience with specific learning objectives that will add mastery to the knowledge and skills acquired in the Communications major. Evaluative reports are completed by student, advisor, and off-campus supervisor. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides an in-depth look at the theatre environment from an informed audience point of view. Students will examine the collaborative nature of a play as a piece of "living literature" in order to identify its shape, conflicts, climax, and resolution and how it is adapted to the stage. Plays will be looked at as reflections of our culture and we will question why they ultimately need to be seen and heard to be fully understood. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the components of effective playmaking and will apply these criteria to assess the effectiveness of theatrical productions, viewing both live stage performances and films. Assessments will include discussions, written responses/reviews, projects, and scene presentations. Lab fee: $60 tickets and transportation). 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The urge to act is an instinctive and liberating pursuit. This class explores the fundamentals of stage acting through improvisation, vocal & physical theatre exercises, monologues, and scene work. We investigate the concepts of place, character, and motivation, as well as developing relaxation, sensory awareness, imagination, and working in the moment. The course culminates in a fully memorized and blocked scene presentation. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Specialized "hands-on" courses taught by visiting professionals in areas such as Voice and Movement, Acting for the Camera, Make-up and Costume, Musical Theatre, Set and Lighting Design, Street Theatre Improvisation, and Technical Theatre. Prerequisite: DRA 1003 Acting 1 and /or Departmental Approval. Note: DRA 1037/2037/3057 may be taken more than once when a different subtitle is used. 3 credits.
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